Daily News Analysis ‘7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)’ : 5 May

About Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG):

• Launched: First held in 2018 as Khelo India School Games; renamed to Khelo India Youth Games in 2019.
• Initiative under: Khelo India Programme by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
• Objective:
  • To revive the sports culture at the grassroots level.
  • To identify and nurture young sporting talent.
• Eligibility:
  • School students below 17 years of age.
  • College students below 21 years of age.
• Format: A multi-disciplinary national-level competition.

Past Edition (2024)

• 6th edition: Held from 19th to 31st January 2024.
• Host state: Tamil Nadu – in Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore.
  

Why in News?

• PM Modi inaugurates the 7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), which will be held from 4th to 15th May 2025 in Bihar.